Regardless of the country and the time zone, for one hour on this date, people around the world are turning out, or shutting the light. This is an idea conceived by the World Wildlife Foundation, two years ago in Sydney, Australia. This is an attempt to bring to the forefront of modern thinking, ideas as simple as turning out lights, and unplugging appliances. Small steps, taken towards the greater goal of preserving the ecosystems and the energy of this modern world. This one night will not drastically reduce pollution and waste, but it will serve to remind people just how simple it can be, to take care. So get out the candles, no doubt a more pleasant way to view and evening regardless of the situation, have dinner outside, or give the kids a flashlight and tent and have them ‘camp’ in the backyard telling ghost stories all night. Five star Singapore hotels will be doing it, Bar-b-Que joints in Chicago will be doing it. Art museums in Paris will be doing it.
Advice from Singaporean Amy Ho, World Wildlife foundation’s managing director, is to just do one simple thing each month. And this does not need to be limited to the home, wherein just simply leaving a room and turning off the light has such a huge positive effect…but take the bus, share a taxi. Most of the world’s major skylines will go dark tonight as the pledge has gained momentum and support worldwide. Take a breath in all that. And realize that this night won’t solve environmental issues and concerns in the hour, but serves to reinforce that this is just one, one very easy step, to a commitment to the planet and her resources. One step that unites all people in one common goal, which is to save this earth. If anything else, to have the people of the world combined together, in one idea that is so real and immediate, is so much more meaningful and important than having them fighting for and most often, separate ideologies. For those uncomfortable with one hour of contemplation, black-out parties and celebrations are scheduled. Many activities are planned for Earth Hour, in Singapore and around the world. The solutions seem so simple, tonight perhaps people will see that it just not too difficult nor much of an inconvenience to take care, and to take notice.
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